April 26 - Ringo Starr's, Ringo, a musical version of The Prince and the Pauper airs on American television. Starr's fellow former BeatleGeorge Harrison provides the narration.
May 6May 6 is the 126th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (127th in leap years). There are 239 days remaining. Events 1527 Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 1682 Louis XIV of France moves his court to V - The KnackThe Knack were a Los Angeles-based rock band that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", in 1979 (see 1979 in music) from their debut album, Get the Knack''. My Sharona" was an international hit that earned the band comparisons to The Beatles forms
August 26August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). There are 127 days remaining. Events Monday, August 26, 55 BC Julius Caesar invades Britain Saturday, August 26, 1071 Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the - The first Canada Jam Festival is held in OntarioOntario ( In Detail) ( In Detail) Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains Capital Toronto Largest City Toronto Area Total % fresh water 4th largest(2nd lgst prov. 1 076 395 km² 14. 7% Population Total (2001) Density Rank, featuring sets by the Doobie BrothersThe Doobie Brothers are an American rock band, best known for hit singles like "Black Water". They were popular throughout the 1970s. The Original Incarnation The founding members were lead vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman, both former membe, the Commodores, KansasKansas is a 1970s American rock and roll band, specializing in prog rock with a distinctly American flavor. In spite of a harsh critical reception then and now, Kansas has remained a classic rock radio staple. Dave Hope (bass), Phil Ehart (drums), Robby S, Dave Mason and the Atlanta Rhythm Section.
November 27November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year. There are 34 days remaining. Events 399 St. Anastius I becomes Pope. 1095 Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. 1703 The first Eddystone Lighthouse destroyed in - Def Leppard's permanent drummer Rick Allen joins the band at the age of 15.
Sony introduces the first portable stereo, which is called the Walkman.
Steve Martin performs the original "King Tut" on Saturday Night Live. The song is later released as a single and becomes a hit for the comedian.
In the UK, singles sales are at their all-time high this year, boosted by the simultaneous peak of the disco and punk phenomena and the success of singles from the movie Grease.